ChemistryMethod to recover bismuth as a critical raw material during copper production
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29 Apr 2024
A CSIC team has developed a method for recovering high value-added bismuth from the waste generated in primary copper production, which includes an integrated removal of the arsenic present. The process contributes to economic and environmental sustainability.
A sustainable process to obtain furfuryl alcohol from biorefinery products
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06 Jul 2023
The CSIC has developed a process to obtain furfuryl alcohol based on the continuous gas-phase hydrogenation of furfural with formic acid as a source of hydrogen. It uses catalysts based on metal nanoparticles that avoid metals harmful to health and the environment. Companies in the chemical or pharmaceutical sector interested in further developing the process are sought.
Cleaning works of art with a light source and without solvents
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10 Dec 2021
Scientists at CSIC and at the University of Bologna have developed a method for the removal of calcium carbonate crystals on surface of cultural heritage and artworks by means of a light source at a specific wavelength. Industrial partners are being sought to collaborate through a patent licence agreement.
Zeolites for the synthesis of drugs and chiral chemicals
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28 Jul 2022
CSIC scientists have developed a new chiral zeolitic material for the asymmetric synthesis of chiral products. The scientists point out that its particular structure allows the processing of large molecules. Pharmaceutical and fine chemical companies interested in licensing the patent for the development of synthesis processes are sought.
BODIPY derivative fluorescent markers that can attach to diverse biomolecules
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10 Dec 2020
CSIC scientists have developed and patented an analogous molecule of the PM567 laser colorant. These compounds are stable and can attach to biomolecules by means of ‘click’ chemistry. They can be bond to very diverse molecules and their production process is easily scalable. Main applications are the biomedical ones. Companies of the chemical sector interested in their commercial exploitation are sought.
